More and more Canadian women are realizing and fulfilling their career goals, despite persistent progression challenges
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More and more Canadian women are realizing and fulfilling their career goals, despite persistent progression challenges.
According to a new report from PwC, 83% of female employees are confident in their ability to fulfil their career aspirations, whilst 71% claim to be actively seeking advancement opportunities.
The report, entitled ‘Time to talk: what has to change for women at work’, found that whilst many women are ambitious for their advancing careers, they also want more open communication with their organizational leaders to discuss opportunities.
Of those interviewed, 38% admitted to feeling nervous about the impact of starting a new family would have on their careers, with a further 35% citing diversity as a main barrier to getting ahead.
"Having more top female talent represented at all levels of business is key to the success of our economy,” added Bill McFarland, CEO and chief inclusion officer of PwC Canada.
“As leaders, we have an important role to play in accelerating progress on gender equity and the advancement of women by: educating ourselves and our teams on unconscious biases; engaging in thoughtful dialogue around the challenges and opportunities for greater inclusion; and coaching and sponsoring top female talent.
“Ultimately, it's our diversity of thought, perspectives and backgrounds that will help us become a more progressive, successful and innovative business community and society.”
